Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standardstacks up against the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Goldwing GL1100 StandardMoto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT
Model year19832012
Price$15,690
Engine1084 cc1151 cc
Horsepower82 hp95 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight246 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Single disc controlled by hand leverDouble disc. 4 piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Linked with right front discSingle disc. 2 piston calipers. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard and the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Goldwing GL1100 Standard brings 82 hp, while the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT counters with 95 hp at 246 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: